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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| California Institute of the Arts | Manhattan Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | MCC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 132 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mccks.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $17,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,976 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,622 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 98 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 47 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 48%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 72.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | MCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 132 students)
CalArts vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or MCC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 220% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220% higher at CalArts than Manhattan Christian College ($54,440.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Christian College than CalArts ($22,675 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 38.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,976 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 112.8% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($20,474 vs. $9,622)
CalArts vs. MCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or CalArts .
- MCC has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or MCC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MCC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Manhattan Christian College (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,700 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/